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evening, and thought that if people got their questions answered most would be on board with the project. Councilmember Sullivan said he has an issue with the process this project followed, stating that the outcome may have been different had the Council had the opportunity to consider this location and hear from residents. He credited the City Manager with being adept at meeting with people and addressing concerns would prefer the matter be addressed through a formal Council hearing but in absence of that he would like staff to hold a properly advertised public meeting. If the result of that input is negative, the matter should return before the Council. He advised a sense of balance between what is good for the downtown as well as the people living there. Vice -Mayor Cook Kallio said she would prefer the process start with staff and only come before the Council if the issues raised cannot be satisfactorily addressed. Mr. Fialho said he would normally advocate the same but cited time constraints and the upcoming holidays as a concern. It is likely that the matter would return to the Council in any event and recommended, in the name of expedience, that the matter be agendized as a temporary use permit for Delucchi Park with a staff report outlining the parameters, concerns, and alternate locations. Mayor Hosterman noted that the Council had a great deal of interest in other locations that fell through. She believes this project will provide the same type of stimulus other cities with a similar ice rink have experienced and that she wanted to get through this process as fairly and expeditiously as possible so that they may learn from it. Councilmember Thorne said he was not aware the proposed location had been moved until he heard public complaint. He voiced support for a formal Council hearing and thought they may hear from more residents in support of than against the project. Councilmember McGovern said she would like to see staff meet with the public first then develop definitive options to present to the Council at a formal hearing. She believed the public has more concerns than voiced here tonight. Councilmember Sullivan urged staff to develop a solution that everyone can support. The Council provided staff with the direction recommended by Mr. Fialho; that the matter be agendized as a temporary use permit for Delucchi Park with a staff report outlining the parameters, concerns, and alternate locations. Councilmember Sullivan asked if the Council would support a resolution opposing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mayor Hosterman shared her support for reasons stated previously. She said she believes it to be part of the Council's job and is thankful she has had an opportunity to do so with other mayors throughout the country. Vice -Mayor Cook- Kallio said she is disturbed that the Council's refusal to issue such a resolution has portrayed her as not caring for the safety of those serving in Iraq. She said she is also disturbed that someone would question her support of democracy around the world. She reiterated her belief that this issue should not be institutionalized, voiced support for Ms. Dowding and Mr. Norman, and said she does not believe issuing a piece of paper does anything. She does not support the City Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 August 18, 2009